Supply Planner

Overview

Supply Planner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Short Summary

Bring your Supply Planning experience and play a key role in the production and distribution of our amazing milk

Position Description

Our Story

At The a2 Milk Company, we are driven by science and a pioneering spirit. We disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry with our vision to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet. We seek to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by promoting a more sustainable approach to dairy.

About the Role

We are looking for a Supply Planner – Liquid Milk ANZ to cover a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover and play a key role in coordinating and optimising the flow of liquid milk across our supply chain. Based at our Smeaton Grange office, you will ensure the efficient movement of milk for production and distribution, balancing demand and supply while minimising costs.

You’ll partner closely with suppliers, production sites, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, contribute to the S&OP process, and deliver strong service outcomes for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute short-term supply plans for liquid milk products.

- Monitor and adjust inventory levels to align with demand and minimise costs.

- Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

- Own and optimise daily production and supplier capacity models to maximise utilisation.

- Contribute to strategic milk planning, portfolio rationalisation, and service improvement.

- Lead inputs into the S&OP process, acting as a key contact for Supply Review.

- Manage wastage and write-offs within defined business targets.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain planning, preferably in FMCG or related industries.

- A Bachelor’sdegree in Supply Chain Planning, or similar

- Strong supply chain systems knowledge and analytical capability.

- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence and build strong partnerships.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

Why join a2 Milk?

The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace committed to improving our team members work life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.

#J-18808-Ljbffr